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53rd Street and Lake Park Avenue
View of the intersection of East 53rd Street and South Lake Park Avenue, looking northeast from South Lake Park Avenue. The Hyde Park Bank stands at the southwest corner of this intersection, and a large sign for it is suspended over that corner. A brick plaza with landscaping and a bench is in the foreground, adjacent to the sidewalk.
1978

Frei Otto exhibit, Museum of Science and Industry
Exhibition of the work of German architect Frei Otto, installed on the grounds in front of the Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibition was installed under a large translucent tent suspended from a V-shaped mast, specially designed by Otto.
1972

Shopping mall, East 55th Street
View of a small shopping mall located on the north side of East 55th Street at the intersection with South Lake Park Avenue. A Parklane Hosiery store and Fannie May Candies are visible on the right. The mall has since been redeveloped.
1978

Officers' Wives Club members at donation event
Members of the Officers' Wives Club gathered at an event for a donation to welfare groups. From left to right, Daniel DeFalco, Florence McGuire, Sister Mary McGuire, Sister Mary William, Mrs. M. H. Mandelbaum, Mrs. J.H. Maurer,John MacBean, and Edna Satterfield.
1961

Young people in front of Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building
Group of young people gathered in front of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building at night.
1960

Young boy playing Pin-The-Tail-On-The-Donkey
Young boy wearing a blindfold playing Pin-The-Tail-On-The-Donkey.
1960

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building
Exterior view of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building, located at 5480 South Kenwood Avenue.
1960

Children painting as a craft activity
Two young children painting outdoors as a craft activity.
1964

Boys wrestling in a gymnasium
Two boys face off in a circular wrestling ring in a gymnasium with an adult and other children watching.
1955

Dancing couple at Frontier Pow-Wow
Man and woman dressed in country attire square dancing arm-in-arm at Frontier Pow-Wow.
1965

Children at an assembly
Children gathered for an assembly, with some sitting on the floor and others on wooden benches.
1965

Woman and boy at the Kenwood Study Center
Woman writing on a clipboard at the final program of the Kenwood Study Center as a boy looks on.
1966

Boy giving presentation at Summer Club final program event
Boy giving presentation on barometers to other children as part of Summer Club final program event.
1966

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club volunteer Mike Donner with a fundraising tag
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) volunteer Mike Donner standing near an overpass, displaying a fundraising tag.
1964

Young children with a recreational tube in a gymnasium
Three young children standing next to a recreational tube in a gymnasium, with other children visible playing in background.
1960

Children playing in a "rocking boat" with a woman watching
Woman assisting one of two young children playing in a "rocking boat" toy.
1960

Boys with a toy truck, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Two boys playing with a toy truck at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) indoor tot lot.
1960

Houses, South Woodlawn Avenue
View looking north at brick houses along the west side of South Woodlawn Avenue, between East 56th Street and East 57th Street. 5638 South Woodlawn Avenue is on the left.
1981

Museum of Science and Industry
View of the Museum of Science and Industry and part of the North Pond.
1978

Promontory Apartments, Hyde Park
Sketch of the Promontory Apartments building by C. William Brubaker.
1960

Unidentified Community Activities, 1979 (Folder 616)
Description: Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Chicago mayors Bilandic and Byrne's campaigns for a cleaner Chicago reached out to community groups, businesses, and students in Chicago's schools.
1979

Bridges and viaducts: 23rd St. Viaduct; W. 35th St. Bridge; 55th St. Underpass; 91st. St. Viaduct; 92nd St. Bridge; 100th St. Bridge. (Folder 84)
Bridges and viaducts: 23rd St. Viaduct; W. 35th St. Bridge; 55th St. Underpass; 91st. St. Viaduct; 92nd St. Bridge; 100th St. Bridge. Many of the 35 mm negatives document damage and deterioration on Chicago's bridges, viaducts and underpasses that need repair though some frames provide a general view of the bridges at the time they were taken.
1969

Woman and man hanging artwork for an exhibition
Woman and man hanging artwork for an exhibition.
1960

Young women singing with sheet music
Group of seated young women singing while holding sheet music.
1960

Teenage boys looking at a long painted artwork
Three teenage boys and a man look at a long painted artwork, done as part of the CIT program.
1964

Man wearing Native American headdress and woman in pioneer costume rehearsing for a performance
Man wearing a Native American headdress and holding a staff and a woman dressed in pioneer costume rehearse for a performance.
1965

Projectionist adjusting film at "Fun Nite" party
Man adjusting film reel on film projector at "Fun Nite".
1965

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Building
Exterior view of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Building, located at 5480 South Kenwood Avenue.
1955

Man dancing in circle, teen folk dancing class
Man dancing in center of ring of older children in a teen folk dancing class.
1960

Boy in woodworking class, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Young African American boy painting a piece of wood in a woodworking class at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC).
1955

Woman tutoring a boy
African American woman tutoring a young African American boy in reading and writing.
1960

Man pushing a child on a swing
Man pushing a child on a swing in a playground.
1966

Teenagers doing yard work
Three teenagers doing yard work between two buildings. The boy at center is repairing a fence.
1960

Group of teenagers outside the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club office
A large group of teenagers standing in front of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club headquarters after dark.
1960

Children getting refreshments at Christmas party, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Children lined up for refreshments at the 1962 Christmas Party for the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club's after-school program.
1962

Women and children outside the Hyde Park Neighborhood Center
Women and children standing outside the Hyde Park Neighborhood Center.
1960

Girl riding a toy truck, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Girl riding on a metal toy truck labeled "Dumont TV" as two other children play on a slide behind her at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club indoor tot lot.
1960

Children climbing a set of monkey bars
Two children playing on a set of monkey bars at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) indoor tot lot. Other children are playing in the background.
1960

Two girls playing with toys with a woman watching
Two young girls playing with toys while a woman watches over them.
1960

Harper Court
View of Harper Court, a development project that included clusters of small businesses and artisans shops, located on South Harper Avenue between 53rd and 52nd Streets.
1978

Bridges and viaducts: S. Indiana Ave. Bridge; Jackson Blvd.; Kedzie Ave. Bridge; Lake St. Bridge; S. Lake Shore and 59th St.; N. Lake Shore Drive; N. Lake Shore Drive underpasses (Folder 79)
Bridges and viaducts: S. Indiana Ave. Bridge; Jackson Blvd.; Kedzie Ave. Bridge; Lake St. Bridge; S. Lake Shore and 59th St.; N. Lake Shore Drive; N. Lake Shore Drive underpasses. Many of the 35 mm negatives document damage and deterioration on Chicago's bridges, viaducts and underpasses that need repair though some frames provide a general view of the bridges at the time they were taken.
1969

53rd Street: Del Prado Hotel (Folder 184)
Del Prado Hotel, East 53rd Street and South Hyde Park Boulevard
1952

Craftmobile flyer, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Starting in the early 1960's, the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) had a "craftmobile", a large blue truck that visited play lots throughout the neighborhood. The craftmobile was staffed by local volunteers who led children in arts and crafts activities like painting and mask-making.
1963

Group of adults selling circus tickets
Group of five men and women seated at table selling circus tickets. From left to right: John H. Ramey (Executive Director of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club), Mrs. Arthur H. Jaffey, Tom Teraji, Mrs. Alton A Luiford, and John L. Bions.
1960

Woman looking at hand-made items at a craft fair
Woman looking at hand-made items displayed on a table at a craft fair. Other attendees are in the background
1970

Group of children learning woodworking from an instructor
Group of children gathered around a craftmobile table learning woodworking from an adult instructor.
1964

Man playing ping-pong at "Fun Nite" party
Man playing ping-pong in room with shelving at a "Fun Nite" party.
1965

Business and Professional Women's Auxiliary booth, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Open House
Man and woman staffing the "Business and Professional Women's Auxiliary" booth at a Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Open House. Another booth is visible at the right.
1960

Children seated on the floor with their craft projects
Large group of children seated on the floor holding their craft projects.
1962

Young girl balancing on a jungle gym with the help of a woman
Young girl balancing atop a jungle gym with the help of an adult.
1960